Devastated Boy{Amourshipping}

Chapter - 12

Serena walked silently past Ash and Charizard, her demeanor weighed down by a heavy sorrow. In her hand, she clutched a bouquet of wilted flowers, a touching symbol of her sorrow. 

Ash observed her from behind as she placed the mournful offering gently next to the stone engraving. 

An aura of sadness hung in the air as he made the difficult decision to give her space, understanding that she needed time to grieve in solitude. 

"Hey......Serena" Ash says as Serena looks back with an empty expression; upon catching sight of Ash, Serena's eyes gracefully widened in astonishment, her voice carrying an air of genteel surprise. "Ash?" she uttered. 

"The one and only," Ash exclaimed trying to keep a charming cheerfulness. "It's been a while since we last saw each other, hasn't it?" Ash with a gentle tone.

"Yes, it has," Serena says, her emotions swirling like a storm. Relief floods her heart as she gazes upon the love of her life, standing before her, safe and sound. 

The wave of worries she had carried for him washes away, replaced by the overwhelming joy of their reunion.

Ash's gaze lingers on Serena, observing the whirlwind of emotions overtaking her. In an instant, she wraps her arms around him, holding on tightly without a moment's hesitation. 

Although it takes Ash by surprise at first, he quickly responds with tenderness and understanding. Her eyes well up with tears but she manages to take a hold of herself and wipes them away before Ash can notice. 

Charizard looks on to his trainer with a smug expression, seemingly amused by the emotional encounter.

The embrace conveyed the unspoken emotions, filling the moment with a profound sense of tranquility. Amidst the silence, Serena held the man she had longed for, the one she had feared was lost forever, feeling the comfort of his presence in her arms.

As the realization of her actions sink in, Serena slowly withdraws, questioning if she had crossed a line. However, Ash's warm smile reassures her, as he finds a sense of lost comfort in their connection.

"Thank you, Serena," Ash begins, his voice filled with sincerity. "I really needed that hug."

Serena smiles, her cheeks turning a rosy shade of pink, a clear sign of her blushing.

Ash, however, remains unaware of the reason behind Serena's blushing. He doesn't understand what could have caused her cheeks to turn pink. 

Their conversations lead on they eventually settle down beside each other near to the gravestone. 

As they settle down beside each other near the gravestone, a sense of quiet companionship envelops Serena and Ash. The somber surroundings seem to fade into the background, leaving space for their heartfelt conversation to continue.

Serena casts a sideways glance at Ash, a mixture of emotions dancing in her eyes. "I never thought I'd see you again," she admits softly, her voice carrying the weight of the experiences they've both endured.

Ash leans back, staring up at the sky for a moment before turning his attention back to her. "Honestly, neither did I. But I'm here now."

A faint smile tugs at the corners of Serena's lips, a glimmer of her usual cheerfulness breaking through. "You always did have a way of defying the odds," she remarks, a hint of admiration in her voice.

He chuckles, a familiar sound that eases the tension between them. "Yeah"

They both fall into a comfortable silence, the sounds of nature and their breathing the only things punctuating the air. Serena gathers a handful of pebbles, tossing them lightly into the distance.

"I brought these flowers," she begins, her fingers toying with a petal. "I thought... I thought I'd lost you."

Ash looks at the wilted bouquet and then back at her, his gaze gentle. "I'm sorry for making you worry," he says sincerely, regret in his tone. "I didn't mean for any of this to happen."

Serena shakes her head, her expression softening. "You don't need to apologize. None of us could have predicted what occurred."

He nods in understanding, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. "I've been carrying this guilt, Serena. The weight of everything that happened... I thought I had bear it alone."

She reaches out, holding his hands in her own. "You don't have to bear it alone, Ash. I'm here for you, just like you've always been there for me."

Their eyes meet, a shared understanding passing between them. Despite the hardships, their bond remains unbreakable, a testament to the friendship they've cultivated over the years.

Ash couldn't help but marvel at those beautiful blue eyes, He found himself captivated by Serena's gaze but did not understand why it happened or the significance it held for his life.

"You know" Serena begins "You've always been an inspiration to me, Ash. Your determination, your kindness, they've touched so many lives, including mine."

Ash felt genuinely happy hearing those words from her, "I never really thought about it that way." Ash reveals.

"Well, maybe it's time you did," Serena says, her voice soft but resolute. "You've shown me that even in the face of unimaginable challenges, you can still find the strength to keep going. And that's something incredible."

They sit there, the weight of their shared experiences and unspoken feelings hanging in the air. The sun dips lower, casting long shadows, but the warmth between them remains.

In the midst of this warmth something unexpected happens as Ash's inner self decides to put in an opinion. 

"hahahaha as i thought you are a loser when it comes to girls. Well i wont blame you. You are a loser overall." Ashs' inner voice scoffs but Ash doesn't retaliate aggressively. Instead he ignores it. 

"Brat Switch with me" The words Ash least expected came from Ash's inner self after what he had just said. "No. Why??" Ash retaliated. 

"We have a deal, I have something to do" Ash's inner self replies to him. "Please don't do anything bad to her" Ash pleads to his inner self. Ash's inner self laughs at him "That'll depend on how useful she is" the reply leaves Ash speechless.. Before anything more is said Ash's body taken over by his inner self.

The atmosphere grew heavier as a sense of foreboding crept into the air around Ash. What had been pleasant moments ago had shifted into an eerie and unsettling feeling.

Serena's instincts were on high alert, sensing the change in her surroundings. It was as if a shadow had fallen over the tranquility that had been present before. She turned her head to look at Ash, who was sitting right beside her, only to find him giving her an odd and uncomfortable glance. This was unusual; while she had been shy around Ash, she had never felt uneasy under his attention. If anything, she had cherished it.

Serena's face tensed as Ash spoke again, "We finally meet again" but this time, his voice held an uncanny depth to it, accompanied by an unsettling sensation.

What's gonna happen??

Chapter ends~~~~

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